3.7 - As far as 30 dollar range whiskey goes, this is one of the better one's I've had. In fact it may be the best with only Weller, and a few Canadian whiskies being able to compete with it. No Scotch i've had even comes close at this price, and I've had quite a few. I find it to be much better than both original Bushmills, and Red Bush. In fact I don't particularly enjoy either of those. I have yet to try the 10 year old but it's on my list...I definitely get more of a bourbon influence on the nose than sherry, but that classic Irish sweetness really shines through. Almost brandy like in character. I also get stong notes of green apple and pear. It's quite reminiscent of Glenlivet 12. On the palate the arrival is really where it's at. A good blast of intense oak, and a good amount of sweetness on the tongue with little bitterness. Development is a tad grainy and cereal sweet, but that's what this whiskey is! The finish is where Black Bush sort of falls short but who cares for 37 dollars Canadian. I'd say this is a Scotch drinkers Irish whiskey, because it has a lot of the same character, but obviously no peat which is where it mostly differs from blended Scotch.